Did you know that this Sunday is Grandparent's Day? A special holiday devoted to all the amazing grandmas, grandpas, nanas, papas, grammys, and grampys out there? (We spend most weekends with my parents--so this sounds like every Sunday to me!) Nevertheless, I have to admit, I've ...read more
One step forward, two steps back… That seems to be the general pace of the relationships in Hope Valley. One second, the couples are happy and smitten; the next, they’re discontent and completely out of sync. Come to think of it, I guess I should say “would-be couples,” seeing ...read more
(Photo via HallmarkChannel.com) Oh, When Calls the Heart… You are seriously toying with my emotions. I’m confused. I’m frustrated. I’m totally addicted. This past week’s episode of the Hallmark Channel series was full of action—as always. And just as I was starting to feel ...read more
I’m fortunate to have a few amazing women in my life. Mothers, aunts, sisters, and friends who inspire me, support me, and help me grow as a mom every day. They say “it takes a village,” and, indeed, it does. This group is my village—they watch my kids, they encourage my goals, ...read more
Photo c/o Hallmark Channel I love a good romance… Better yet, I adore a love story set in a long-ago era. A drama with friction, heartbreak, triumphs, and tribulations is my weakness! But, best of all: An awesome romantic drama set in a historical period... All of the above! ...read more
“I a cowboy, Mama. Just like Woody.” That’s what my two-year-old son, Grant, said when we outfitted him in a wide-brim hat and leather boots for our trip to visit his grandparents’ horse farm in Kentucky. “Yes, Baby. Just like Woody.” Our obsession with all things cowboy ...read more
No one saves emails. They aren't romantic or sentimental. Cards are. I have a stack of cards (handmade and store-bought) that I keep in a special box. These cards are memories. While online purchases are soaring, I know there are still women like me who will head to a Hallmark ...read more
We have a lot of exciting back-to-school coverage in the works for this month and we are excited to kick it of with our trend coverage. Featuring new and innovative products for the kids (as well as some of our favorites), here is what we are excited about for this school year. ...read more